Parador Resort & Spa

The nearby beaches of Manuel Antonio are world-renowned for surfing. Visitors hitting the waves for the first time can arrange lessons with one the area’s expert surfers (surcharge).

Hotel Overview

Near national park

Surrounded by tropical rain forest just a few minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, this family-friendly resort is 67 km (42 mi) from the San Jose airport.

Balconies, minibars

129 guestrooms and suites include balconies or patios overlooking the ocean, garden, or jungle. Amenities include cable TVs, minibars, and coffeemakers.

Buffet breakfast

This hotel features 3 pools, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour fitness center. 5 restaurants are on site, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily.

What to Expect:

Perched on a cliff overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coastline, this hotel is just minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. Twelve acres of tropical rain forest surround the property creating a secluded, peaceful ambiance. With upscale amenities and facilities, the hotel is ideal for romantic getaways and family Costa Rica vacations.

Amenity Highlights:

Guests can sip cocktails by the pool, play a round of tennis, or explore the surrounding tropical rain forest. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to the beach, and guests can arrange water sports and land adventures at the concierge desk. Treatments at the on-site spa include the Volcanic Mud Wrap and the Ginger & Orange Wrap (surcharge).

An explosion of color greets you from the terrace of your Garden Room. Just steps away from the resort’s restaurants, spa and primary pool area, these comfortable rooms feature a king or two queen size beds, cable TV, iron and board, hair dryer and safety deposit box. The only accommodations from where you can access the vibrant gardens directly from your terrace, these cozy rooms are a great choice for families with children or those seeking proximity to the resort’s many facilities. 1st Floor.

Garden Plus Room -

Available with one king or two queen size beds, these handsome rooms peer over the tennis court and verdant expanse of rainforest populated by the area’s myriad wildlife. From the balcony, it is often possible to witness the antics of titi, white face and howler monkeys, while two or three-toed sloths lounge in the surrounding trees, giant iguanas amble below and tropical birds soar overhead. 2nd floor.

Tropical Room -

Conveniently located close to the resort’s restaurants, spa, gift shops and swimming pools, our Tropical Rooms are perched on the tier just below the Premium Building, and live up to their name with partial ocean and jungle or garden views. Frequent visits from the indigenous wildlife will leave you smiling while the comfort of your king or two queen size beds will leave you dreaming all night. These spacious rooms are a great choice for families or anyone wishing immediate access to the resort’s many facilities. 2nd or 3rd floors.

Premium Room -

Sitting just below the Premium Plus floor, our lovely Premium Rooms provide the ultimate in comfort and serenity, highlighted by a selection of spectacular jungle and ocean views visible through expansive sliding glass doors that lead to sizable private balconies. You’ll enjoy either remarkable vistas stretching to Manuel Antonio National Park or the lush carpet of wildlife-laden rainforest that distinguishes the view to Quepos. Don’t be surprised when a monkey ambles across your huge private balcony or a three-toed sloth nests in a tree below your room. 2nd or 3rd floors.

Premium Plus Room -

Built on a rock high atop the resort’s sprawling grounds, our beautiful Premium Plus Rooms look out over the spectacular Pacific coastline, some with views extending to Manuel Antonio National Park and others boasting rich rainforest vistas stretching towards Pez Vela Marina in Quepos. All rooms are accessible via interior and exterior stairs or a dramatic panoramic incline elevator. 3rd floor.

Vista Suite -

Comfortable elegance and superlative amenities distinguish the 28 Vista Suites at Las Suites. Enveloped in lush wildlife-laden rainforest with imposing views of the shimmering Pacific, each chic suite features a pillow-top king-size bed and spacious living area replete with sleeper sofa.

The exclusive artwork of renowned Costa Rican painter Victor Chavarra adorns the entire suite and wall-of-glass doors lead to the private Jacuzzi on your ocean-view balcony. The lovely open-design bathroom is decked out with two granite-top sinks, separate tub and shower, plush linens and bathrobes, and a selection of bath products.

Vista Pacifico Suite -

Situated below the Master Suites at the farthest corner of Las Suites building, two deluxe one-bedroom suites sit at the rainforest canopy where 260º views of the turquoise sea unfurl before you from the oversized balcony with private Jacuzzi. Incredibly, you can also enjoy the vista from the tub in your lovely bathroom which features separate shower, plush linens and bathrobes, hair dryer and a selection of exclusive bath products.

The bedroom is a testament to refined luxury with a pillow-top king-sized bed and tasteful furnishings equal to those adorning the living area in which a sleeper sofa, 42” Plasma TV and mini-bar reside. Coffee-maker, iron and board, telephone, safety deposit box, table clock with I-pod deck, and wi-fi.

Vista Master Suite -

Enthroned on the top floors of Las Suites, these two sophisticated Master Suites offer panoramic ocean and jungle vistas stretching from the majestic cliffs rimming our property’s seascape to the tiny islands of Manuel Antonio National Park. Each spacious suite features an elegant master bedroom with pillow-top king size bed and, a warmly decorated living room outfitted with sleeper-sofa, 42” Plasma TV, mini-bar, exclusive local artwork, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors which lead to a huge balcony housing a private Jacuzzi from where you will marvel at the wildlife visible in the vast rainforest canopy below.

Suite Presidencial -

The pinnacle of grandeur and privacy, the sprawling three bedroom/three bath Presidential Suite is the only residential offering in the main building and provides the perfect retreat for families or groups desiring the amenities of a full-service hotel but the seclusion of a private home.

All three beautifully decorated bedrooms feature king size pillow-top beds and private baths, the master also boasting an in-room Jacuzzi. Marrying old-world European ambience with contemporary sensibilities, the lavish living and dining rooms and fully stocked bar area showcase antique furnishings and overstuffed sofas, Plasma TV and breathtaking ocean vistas.

Room Amenities:

Air conditioning

Cable/satellite TV

Ceiling fan

Coffee/tea maker

Hair dryer

In-room safe

Iron/ironing board

Minibar

Property Amenities

This Costa Rica hotel is set on 12 acres of tropical rain forest high above the Pacific coastline. The hotel features three outdoor pools (two are adults only), a tennis court, and a 24-hour fitness center. The full-service spa includes relaxation and yoga areas, a steam room, plunge pool, and Swiss shower. Hotel amenities include a concierge desk, babysitting/childcare, laundry facilities, and room service (limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided each morning.

Business-related amenities include a meeting/conference room, event catering, and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas.

The amenities listed below are available on site; fees may apply:

Babysitting/Childcare

Bar/lounge

Complimentary breakfast

Concierge desk

Conference room(s)

Currency exchange

Dry cleaning service

Event catering

Fitness equipment

Full-service health spa

Gift shop or newsstand

Internet access in public areas - complimentary

Internet access in public areas - wireless

Laundry facilities

Library

Medical assistance available

Meeting room(s) (small groups)

Poolside bar

Porter/bellhop

Restaurant(s) in hotel

Room service (limited hours)

Spa tub

Steam room

Swim-up bar

Swimming pool - outdoor

Tour assistance

Wedding services

Policies

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.

Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in, cannot be guaranteed, and may incur additional charges.

Pets not allowed

Check-in time:

2 PM

Check-out time:

Noon

Dining

A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided each morning.

La Galeria

Elegant restaurant overlooking the sea, gardens, and pool area. Serves local specialties and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Features an adjoining piano bar with outdoor seating.

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